The Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association Inc.

Our horses are versatile, adaptable, hardy and intelligent- Below are some testimonials and News from very happy GFHH owners.

If you are the owner of a GFHHA and would like to tell us about him/her, please contact the webmaster kateeyoung@bigpond.com

Alexa Courtney and 'Guy Fawkes Ebony'

GF Ebony is a lovely, pure black filly that was purchased early in 2008 by Alexa of Ballarat Victoria. Ebony has recently been started under saddle ad also in harness and was given glowing reports from the breaker. She took everything in her stride and showed no signs of bucking, kicking or bad temper at anytime. GF Ebony is a much loved member of Alexa's family and its planned that Ebony have a career as a harness pony and Children's mount

Anna Henry and 'Shades of Tharra'

My name is Anna Henry, I'm 17yrs old and live in Bellingen, NSW. I purchased a palimino GFHH gelding named 'Shades of Tharra' (AKA Thoura) when he was just 16 months old. Thoura is now 7yrs of age and is going great! He has done some work with Digby Foster and also with Sharron Foster of Horses Naturally plus my sister and myself. Thoura is strong, quiet and a very mature horse with a lovely nature. He works well with children and loves attantion from people. I am hoping to take Thoura to the 2010 Bellingen Show.

Thanks,

Anna Henry 

 'Heritage Queenie'  and  Chloe Thomas.

Chloe purchased 'Heritage Queenie' from Digby and Helen Foster as a 2yr old filly.  Chloe and Queen formed a strong bond quickly and, at 11yrs of age, with help from her Mum, Annette, and from Digby Foster, Chloe has started Queen under saddle. Chloe and Queen  now attend Pony Club rally days, have competed at Interschool competitions and Agriculture Shows in both halter ad under saddle with wins and placing including reserve Championships.  'Heritage Queenie' was the 2009 GFHHA High-Point trophey winner for GFHH shown by a Jnr.

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 Valery Trails and Horseriding Centre

'Guy Fawkes FlashJack' and 'Guy Fawkes FlashDance'

 'Guy Fawkes FlashJack' and 'Guy Fawkes FlashDance' came to us several years ago as freindly young geldings who have grown into two very strong, reliable and mature horses. Upon their arrival they spent several months growing up and learning to fit in with already established herd we have at Valery Trails and Horseriding Centre.

Then they took a trip together to Macksville to meet with the trainer/breaker, Keith Coombes, who did an excellent job with them both and returned them back to us in a few weeks as ready-to-ride horses. Both boys were then ridden most days of the week by our trail guides, as they assisted in taking riders of all levels of ability on guided trail rides. Their rock hard feet and hardy natures make them both the kind of horse that will go all day, and be up bright and early the next morning!
 
After several months of trail riding work they were slowly introduced to arena activites such as dressage, games and jumping. 'GF FlashJack' really excelled at cross country due to his confident attitude towards work, and 'GF FlashDance's' floating paces saw him improve rapidly in the dressage arena. At a small local competition, ridden by a 14 year old girl, 'GF FlashDance' completed a Preliminary 1.2 dressage test, placing second to an schoolmaster by a very small percentage. He also won Best Presented Horse of the Day, due to his striking flaxen mane and tail.
 
Not to be outdone, at the 2008 Bellingen Agricultural Show, 'GF FlashJack' was entered in two of the open Brumby Led Classes. He strode out like a champion, traveled excellently and placed third in both classes like an old campaigner, not at all fazed by the wood chopping and scary rides operating just outside the arena.
 
Both our Guy Fawkes boys are an important part of life at Valery Trails, where you are welcome to come and visit them and join us for a guided trail ride. They are two of our healthiest horses, needing only small feeds to maintain their excellent condition, and the farrier always complements them on their outstanding feet. Their motivated attitude to work and lively personalities, make them a pleasure to own.

 The Valery Team.